In the formation of Every Mother's Son, they were joined by pianist Bruce Milner (born 9 May 1943), drummer Christopher Augustine (born 25 August 1941) and bassist Schuyler Larsen (born 19 February 1947).
Come on Down
Every Mothers Son Lyrics
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A fishin' in the water uh, huh
I don't know her name
She's the fisherman's daughter uh, huh
Come on down to my boat baby
Come on down where we can play
Come on down to my boat baby
She smiled so nice
Like she wants to come with me uh, huh
But she's tied to the dock
And she can't get free
Come on down to my boat baby
Come on down where we can play
Come on down to my boat baby
Come on down we'll sail away
Fish all day sleep all night
Father never lets her out of his sight
Soon I'm gonna have to get my knife
And cut that rope, cut that rope
So we can go fishin' in my little red boat
Make you happy in my little red boat, so
Come on down to my boat baby
Come on down where we can play
Come on down to my boat baby
Come on down we'll sail away
Come on down to my boat baby
Come on down where we can play
Come on down to my boat baby
Come on down we'll sail away
The lyrics of "Come On Down" by Every Mothers Son tell the story of a young woman who sits fishing on a dock. The singer of the song is intrigued by her and wishes for her to join him on his boat, sailing away into the unknown. However, the fisherman's daughter is tethered to the dock, unable to leave her father's sight. As the song progresses, the singer decides to take matters into his own hands and cut the rope keeping her docked, freeing her to join him on his boat.
One interpretation of the lyrics could be that they represent a desire for freedom and escape. The fisherman's daughter is trapped on the dock by her father's strict rules, a metaphor for the singer's own feelings of being trapped or restrained. By cutting the rope, the singer is symbolically breaking away from these constraints and encouraging the fisherman's daughter to do the same.
Alternatively, the lyrics could also be seen as a romantic pursuit. The singer is enamored with the fisherman's daughter and wants her to join him on his boat, where they can fish and spend time together. The "knife" referenced in the lyrics could be interpreted as a metaphor for the singer's determination and willingness to fight for their relationship.
Overall, "Come On Down" is a catchy and upbeat song with a narrative that captures themes of freedom, escape, and romance.
Line by Line Meaning
She sits on the dock a fishin' in the water uh, huh
A girl is sitting on the dock and fishing in the water.
I don't know her name she's the fisherman's daughter uh, huh
The singer doesn't know the girl's name but he knows she's the daughter of the fisherman.
Come on down to my boat baby
The singer is inviting the girl to come down to his boat.
Come on down where we can play
The singer is urging the girl to come down to his boat so they can play.
She smiled so nice like she wants to come with me uh, huh
The girl smiled at the singer in a friendly way, as if she wanted to go with him.
But she's tied to the dock and she can't get free
The girl is unable to leave the dock because she's tied up by her father, who is keeping an eye on her.
Come on down to my boat baby
The singer repeats his invitation to the girl to come down to his boat.
Fish all day sleep all night
The singer is suggesting that they can fish all day and sleep all night on his boat.
Father never lets her out of his sight
The girl's father is always keeping an eye on her and never lets her out of his sight.
Soon I'm gonna have to get my knife and cut that rope, cut that rope
The singer is contemplating the idea of cutting the rope that is tying the girl to the dock so they can go on his boat.
Then we can go fishin' in my little red boat
If he cuts the rope, they will be able to go fishing in his small red boat on the water.
Make you happy in my little red boat
The singer promises to make the girl happy on his boat.
so come on down to my boat baby
The singer repeats his invitation to the girl to come down to his boat.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gerald Goldstein, Wes Farrell
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@merulasnyde8038
I wish it was 1967 forever!
@marcwilson7129
1967 was a great year for music. But for the 17 year old boy I was Vietnam and the draft were staring me in the face. I knew friends who were drafted and died there. I attended some of their funerals. Later I spent over a year there and was almost killed numerous times. At 71 I'm a 100% service connected disabled Army Infanty Veteran. War really is hell.
@brainscott8198
God Bless u, sir...thank u for your service.
@dennisswift3032
1967,great year for great music
@belpack8989
It really was, I was just looking at a list of songs from this year, and it was amazing. This one seems to be a mostly forgotten gem
@richardwingert2827
1967 was a magical year. It was called "the Summer of Love " and for those young at heart at the time songs such as these filled out what I consider the greatest period of American popular music 🎶 with lots of help from our Rock and Roll friends from Britain . They were so many debuts from great bands and performers that made that summer so legendary. The music still shines in the hearts of many who experienced it. Pure magic!
@leighcalvert
Still sends shivers through me music that was actually music
@cartersmith8560
not quite 5 years old at the time but I have heard stories from my psychedelic relic friends.....big fun
@westies1962
@@cartersmith8560 My parents owned and operated a small music store in the MA town I grew up in from 1962 to 1969. This is definitely the best music ever!!
@kennethrouse7942
I remember that year and time! I would have it back again, if I could. 👍😎